Free drum lesson resources and more

Rush - Limelight

2012-01-10T22:18:00.000-08:00

Hi guys! Special treat from marchstick. If you like rush, here's a drum score to the song Limelight.
From the book drum techniques from Rush! Please buy the book if you love Rush!

Password: machsticks

Rush - limelight pdf

Alec Tackmann

2012-01-03T09:58:00.000-08:00

Berklee College of Music; Boston, MA (Bachelor of Music, Cum Laude-Professional Music/Drum Set Performance, 2008)
Capitol Records; Hollywood, CA (Studio Intern, 2007)
Studies With: Rick Considine (2004-2007), Terri Lyne Carrington (2006-2007), Scott Ollhoff (2000-2004), Mike Mangini (2006-2007), Kenny Aronoff (2007) (adapted from alectackmann.com)

This is one sick drummer. His chops really impressed me. He don't really teach but he slows down to us see what's going on. Still it is good enough for me. Gotta learn from this guy.

Dennis Chambers - Yabba Dabba Doo (Chorus)

Vinnie Fill

The Real Gospel Chops

2011-12-31T09:50:00.000-08:00

The real gospel chops has got some real sick chops going on! Triplets!

Accent Displacement Drum Lesson with Kevin Hayden

"The Berklee Files" @ GospelChops.com featuring Yaahn Hunter Jr. - Drum Lesson

Click here for the real gospel chops!

Drum department

2011-12-27T09:45:00.000-08:00

The drum department has got some sick licks and grooves going on!

The Drew Groove Applied to the Modern Drumset

Jerome Flood II Drum-Off Lick

Click here for The drum department

Juan Mendoza

2011-12-24T09:39:00.000-08:00

This is one solid drummer with some sick independence. Really good lesson he got here.

Implied Metric Modulation

Guaguanco Part 1

Click here for Jmensticks

Joe Craptree

2011-12-20T09:22:00.000-08:00

"I've been drumming since I was a kid and have played everything from small jazz gigs in Torquay to progressive rock in Tokyo!
Having played with King Crimson's David Cross and prog rock legends Pendragon, I'm currently the drummer with Wishbone Ash.

After four years, and more than 400 gigs with these world-class musicians, I'm still learning and developing every day!" (adapted from joecraptree.com)

Warm Tears groove from Wishbone Ash - Elegant Stealth

Funky Hihat stuff

Click here for Joe

Mike Johnston

2011-12-17T09:12:00.000-08:00

Mike Johnston is the owner of Sacramento's first and only drum school, "The Drum Lab."
He has appeared on The Late Show with Dave Letterman
He has appeared on MTV's Fashionably Loud
He received a Gold Record for appearing on the Varsity Blues soundtrack
He has taught private drum lessons in the Sacramento area for the over 10 years.

Dude how can anyone not know him. One of the best drum teachers on Youtube. His explanations are so clear and he got some sick thing going on with his legs. His doubles are so even and tight. Do note that he takes down his old videos after a while.

Bass Drum Exercise

Herta

Click here for Mike Johnston

Todd walker

2011-12-13T08:49:00.000-08:00

First place winner in the "1994 Pearl Players Drum Challenge" featured in the open category.
Throughbred Music's Annual Drum Expo. in Tampa, Florida gave Todd the opportunity to perform as a finalist in both the1993 and 1994 drum competitions. The judging panel included such greats as: Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, Dom Famularo, Marvin 'Smitty' Smith and Rod Morgenstein. (adapted from Todd Walker's site)

Todd walker's channel on Youtube. Click here

Jimmy Kadesch

2011-12-10T09:02:00.000-08:00

Jimmy Kadesch, a native of the US Northeast and a Berklee School of Music graduate, has knocked out many YouTube viewers with his incredible musical drumming.
Currently touring with Hoodie Allen

In my opinion he is one of the best drummer on Youtube. Check out his drum cover and drum lessons.

Lupe Fiasco - I Don't Wanna Care Right Now (Drum cover)

Garibaldi Chop

Click here for Jimmy Kadesch

Todd Walker

2011-12-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

This dude is amazing and more people should hear of him. He teaches intermediate and mostly advance drum lesson (6/8 polyrhythm). Cool man. Check his page out: toddwalkerstudio

Arctic Monkeys - Fluoroscent Adolescent

2011-12-04T19:13:00.000-08:00

This dude DrumsTheWord have a whole list of drum covers which I think is very impressive. I shall only have one post on him. Check him out for other covers.

Hillsong - Mighty To Save

2011-12-03T19:21:00.000-08:00

Learn from the man himself.

Finger technique 2

2011-12-02T23:14:00.000-08:00

Here's a technique to play breakbeat really fast. It's in english and german.

Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow

2011-11-30T19:05:00.000-08:00

Swee Lee Sale 2011

2011-11-29T21:46:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone it's back. Year end sale 2011. Check it out.

Swee lee website

Finger technique

2011-11-27T23:10:00.000-08:00

One of my favourite drummers out there. He is so underrated. More people should know him. He's teaching fans to play breaking benjamin song here. Fast forward to 6.45 to hear him explain the finger technique. Awesome guy.

Breaking Benjamin - Evil angel

2011-11-26T19:00:00.000-08:00

How to play evil angel.

Part 1

Part 2

Baybeats is back!

2011-11-24T23:15:00.000-08:00

Baybeats 2012
Closing date 19th December.\

http://www.baybeats.com/2012/edm/audition/index_apply.html

Awesome

2011-11-21T23:07:00.000-08:00

Solid drumming. One of the best church drummers I've seen.

Simple

2011-11-15T23:02:00.000-08:00

Grooving! One of the best drummers out there.

Drum Kings

2011-11-08T08:35:00.000-08:00

Sheila E

2011-11-07T19:27:00.000-08:00

She's like 54 and amazing. Check out her drumming in heels.

RLLR LRRL RLLB

2011-11-05T08:28:00.000-07:00

Check out this cool lick!

Groove 41

2011-11-02T08:15:00.000-07:00

Sick groove. From the rudiment groove book by Rick Considine, berklee press. You guys should get this book. For the benefit of those who don't have the book i wrote it out. Pardon my handwriting.

Breaking Benjamin

2011-11-01T08:05:00.000-07:00

Best cover on Youtube.

Cool band

2011-09-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

The XX. This is real music.

Seven days tutorial

2011-09-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

The best tutorial I've seen on Youtube to play seven days.

Awesome song

2011-09-18T07:43:00.000-07:00

One of the best drum cover of Seven days.

Mike's Lesson

2011-06-03T07:09:00.000-07:00

Mike is good with all the rolls and fast hits like 32th note. A cool lick!

Another great lesson

2011-05-19T19:33:00.001-07:00

Hey guys here a cool website with the famous grooves. It's mainly shuffle grooves and the cool thing is you can listen to the groove as it loops. I found this website a couple of years back when I was listening to Blink 182 Feeling this and looking for a drum score. Check it out yo.

http://www.drumgroove.com/famous.htm

A7X

2011-05-17T04:30:00.000-07:00

Cool cover!

BRAND'S® Music Changes Lives 2011

2011-05-15T04:29:00.000-07:00

BRAND'S® Music Changes Lives 2011 with Wang Lee Hom! Top 4 finalists win $5000 each!

Hi everyone! BRAND'S® is back this year with another Music Changes Lives competition!

What it is
If you are a 15-24 years old Singaporean or PR, AND you can play a musical instrument, you should participate! Simply send in a video of yourself performing a song with your instrument of choice to stomp@stomp.com.sg and they will upload your video for you at www.stomp.com.sg/brandswangleehom2011.

The deadline for submissions is 27 June 2011.
No purchase of BRAND'S® product is required!

What you can win
The final top 4 will be chosen by Wang Lee Hom to perform at a special BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives showcase. They will also win:
- $3000 CASH + $2000 for musician instruments or lessons
- $300 BRAND’S® product hamper
- 2 pairs of front-row tickets to BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives showcase concert

Their school stands to win:
- $5000 pledged to the music department of the school
- 5 pairs of tickets to BRAND’S® Music Changes Lives showcase concert

Please visit the official site at http://www.stomp.com.sg/brandswangleehom2011/index.html for all the details!

New Orleans Groove

2011-04-30T19:13:00.001-07:00

Cool gospel lick

2011-04-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

Plug and Play

2011-03-16T19:49:00.000-07:00

PLUG & PLAY Street Jams Band Competition: Qualifying Round - 22 April 2011
Finale - 23 April 2011

Top Prize

* Record an album worth more than $10,000 and become Cathay Cineleisure Orchard’s Plug and Play Resident band

2nd Prize

* $5,000 worth of shopping vouchers

3rd Prize

* $2,000 worth of shopping vouchers

Visit the website here: http://www.cineleisure.com.sg/plugnplayjams/

Songo

2011-03-02T08:37:00.001-08:00

This dude solid drumming and cool fills impressed me very much. Check it out!

Ghost Note Lesson

2011-02-03T06:05:00.000-08:00

This lesson is for beginner/intermediate players. Really good stuff to work on ghost notes.

Click on the link for the pdf file.
http://www.drumlessons.com/drum-forums/index.php?showtopic=3855&st=0

PS: You need to sign up to be a member to download the sheet music.

Songo

2011-02-02T06:10:00.000-08:00

Songo - Afrocuban groove by Mike Johnston. He's one of the most awesome drum teachers around. I think he taught Songo well.

Woodlands Challenge

2011-02-01T09:10:00.001-08:00

1st Prize – $1,000*
2nd Prize – $500*
3rd Prize – $300*
Viewer’s Choice Award – $150*
Trophies for all Finalists

Visit the website for more details (Categories) :http://woodlandstalent2.wordpress.com/

Registration deadline: 4TH MAR 2011.

Hihat independence

2011-02-01T08:57:00.000-08:00

One of the must learn for intermediate/advance players. 4 limbs coordination starts here.

Hihat lesson by Juan Carlito Mendoza. Awesome dude.

Legendary

2011-01-31T09:04:00.000-08:00

These 3 drummers are my hero. Loving the Mozambique and the great chops!

Rodney Holmes Groove Transcription

2011-01-30T09:48:00.000-08:00

This is a cool drum beat Rodney Holmes did 5 years back. It's still cool now, one of the must learn!

Watch him rock!

Here's a link to the transcription by Fran Merante.

http://www.cidrumming.com/rodneyholmes.htm

RUSH - YYZ

2011-01-29T02:58:00.000-08:00

Hey. Here's a song from the Drum Techniques of Rush by Neil Peart.
It's a great book because I don't like reading tabs. I prefer drum notations since I'm taught how to read that way. If you don't, you should learn to. Being able to read drum notations really broaden my techniques because I can learn stuff on my own instead of relying on my ears. Just like being able to read means that you have a infinite source of materials, reading drum notations allow you to learn more stuff written by drummers. In the subsequent posts, I will introduce books that helped me in my techniques.

Here's my mediafire link to download the file. Have fun learning!

http://www.mediafire.com/?pysxhwec5lbhore

password:marchsticks

Good Warmup exercise

2011-01-28T06:56:00.000-08:00

Here's a good exercise I found. :)

Click here to get an mp3 downloaded.http://www.rudimentstudies.com/exe/8.htm

Jimmy Kadesch

2011-01-27T06:17:00.000-08:00

Check out this Berklee dude, his covers are really awesome. Check out his quick licks too!

Great channel to learn great stuff.

Band Competition 2011

2011-01-25T05:47:00.000-08:00

STARDUST COMPETITION IS BACK!

Great prizes to be won! Register now!

Registration period: 15th January to 28th February 2011

Click on the link to find out
http://www.stardust2011.com/

Stardust Facebook page

Drum independence

2011-01-22T05:12:00.000-08:00

Great stuff! Check this out!!!

Battle of the band 2011

2011-01-15T06:05:00.000-08:00

This year, four talented bands will earn spots on the stage at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London's Hyde Park.

Who will it be?
You can help decide!

Hard Rock Cafes all over the world, from Atlanta, Singapore, Edinburgh to Bengaluru, participating Cafes will be hosting Battle of the Bands Competitions. We want you to be there, front and center, cheering on the bands.

Audience participation is part of the judging, so find a local event and help choose a band to represent your city in the worldwide competition. The winner in your city will move on to a worldwide online competition and hope to win a spot on stage at Hard Rock Calling, a three-day musical celebration taking place in Hyde Park. Past headliners of Hard Rock Calling have included Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, The Who, Aerosmith, and The Killers.

It's going to rock, from beginning to end!

Click here to register!!!

DATELINE: 28th JAN 2010

http://www.hardrockbattleofbands.com/

Baybeats 2011

2011-01-05T05:56:00.000-08:00

BAYBEATS IS BACK!!!

Closing date: 4th February Friday!

http://www.baybeats.com/2011/index.html

Baybeats 2011 Auditions

WHAT’S THIS?
The Baybeats Auditions is an initiative to discover and showcase local bands with the potential to perform in Baybeats.
Together with like-minded partners, the Auditions is a stepping stone for new talents to meet and work with established artists,
hone their craft and reach out to wider audiences. The final bands chosen from the Auditions by the selection panel will each
have an opportunity to perform a 30-minute set in Baybeats 2011. Selected bands are given the chance to develop and be
profiled alongside other prominent local and overseas acts in the festival, gain exposure through Baybeats marketing channels
and potential sponsorship perks. This will not be a paid performance but bands will each receive an honorarium.

WHO CAN APPLY?
1. Bands that have not previously performed at Baybeats or have previously applied for past Auditions are welcome to
submit new applications.
2. Band members that do not have any existing contract with any major music label or agency (to be evaluated and
verified at The Organiser’s sole discretion).
3. Bands must be able to perform a minimum set of 30 minutes comprising entirely original music, with the majority of
songs performed in English, at Baybeats 2011.
4. The Auditions is open to anyone residing in Singapore. There is no age limit.
5. All music and vocals must be performed live. Use of vulgar, sexually explicit, satanic / black metal or violent language
and/or lyrics is strictly prohibited.

HOW TO APPLY?
1. Interested bands can access the registration form available at the end of this page after reading and agreeing to the
terms and conditions specified.
2. Please include contact information of at least 2 band members or band’s representatives.
3. Please upload a music demo of good quality, together with the application form.
4. Applications will only be considered if they are deemed complete. Late submissions will not be entertained.
5. Call for submission ends on 4 February 2011.

JAZZ - Brightyoungthings

2010-12-01T06:13:00.000-08:00

Mosaic Music Festival 2011 Jazz Weekend Workshop + Bright Young Things Auditions

Mosaic Music Festival 2011
The Jazz Weekend Workshop + Bright Young Things Auditions

1) Jazz Weekend Workshop

Calling all youths and young adults who have a yen for jazz!
Swing by for Mosaic Music Festival 2011’s inaugural Jazz Weekend Workshop on 11 and 12 December 2010! In these sessions, you will:

· Be taken on a trip down the history of jazz, with examples of the different musical styles performed live.

· Learn a few key jazz elements (e.g. syncopation, improvisation, call-and-response) through engaging audience interactive activities.

· Meet jazz musicians and educators including Melissa Tham and Tim O’Dwyer and hear them discuss personal musical experiences.

· Catch local jazz professionals and Bright Young Things mentors Joshua Wan (piano), Tony Makarome (bass) and Soh Wen Ming (drums) dish out jazz standards in a fresh and inimitable way.

· Get a chance to jam with these jazz cats (if you’re ready, of course!)

Here are the details:

Date: 11 and 12 December 2010 (Sat and Sun)
Time: 11am to 6pm, with a lunch break of 1 hour from 1 - 2pm
Venue: Lasalle School of the Arts, Room G301
Administration fee: $15*

2) Bright Young Things Auditions
After the jazz workshop each day, we will also be holding auditions to identify our second group of Bright Young Things!

The audition process:

Auditions will be held from 5-6:30pm on both 11 and 12 December 2010, after the jazz weekend workshop. Please note that potential Bright Young Things must attend BOTH audition sessions.

On 11 December, the candidate will be assessed as a solo performer. S/he should prepare a medium tempo jazz standard (no more than 5 minutes) to perform. Other areas including sight-reading and improvisation skills will also be tested.

The audition on 12 December evaluates the candidate as a musician in a band. S/he will be asked to play with the audition band, whose members comprise the 2010 Bright Young Things.

Should you have any questions, please email brightyoungthings@esplanade.com or call us at (65) 6828-8279.

SOFT Presents - THE LOUDEST Band Competition

2010-03-19T07:00:00.000-07:00

Check this out.

SOFT is the largest music community in Singapore and we want to look for THE LOUDEST band on this little island.

Top Band will get
- $1000 cash
- $300 voucher (Sponsored by www.citymusic.com.sg)
- Electric guitar (Sponsored by www.musictheme.com.sg )
- Marshall MG15 CDR Limited Edition (Silver) (Sponsored by www.lookforbeez.com )
- Studio time for recording 1 song (Sponsored by Inversion Productions )
- Pro Tools Key Studio (Sponsored by www.avid.com )
- Electro Harmonix Metal Muff w Top Boost pedal (Sponsored by www.ebenex.com )
- 10 x $10 vouchers worth $100 (Sponsored by www.blackwood.com.sg )
- Attack drum skins and 5 X $15 Vouchers (Sponsored by www.themusiclab.com.sg )
- $25 SRH Voucher x 5 + stickers (Sponsored by www.srh.com )
- Artec Parametric EQ Effect Pedal (Sponsored by www.tymusiccenter.com)
- Gibson goodie pack (guitar strap, strings, picks & guitar cleaning kit) (Sponsored by www.gibson.com )
- 4 x Band t-shirts of your choice from the Getup Merch store. (Sponsored by www.getupmerch.com)
- X-Mini Max II Speakers for each member of the winning band. (Sponsored by Metal Horde Singapore )

Outstanding Musician
- Pro Tools Key Studio (Sponsored by www.avid.com )

For all participants
- HEAROS Music Ear Plugs (Sponsored by www.musicensemble.com.sg )

Competition venue sponsored by Tanglin Music Club ( http://www.tanglinmusic.org )

Bass amplifiers and guitar amplifiers provided by City Music (www.citymusic.com.sg)

All Beyerdynamic microphones provided by Peak Fusion (www.peak-fusion.com.sg)

HK Audio ICON Series sound system provided by Peak Fusion (www.peak-fusion.com.sg)

*This competition is for the following genres, we will have a series of competitions for the other genres.
Hardcore
Heavy Metal
Hard Rock

Playing Time
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20 mins including set up time.
Song must be original, composed/copyright owned by the band.

Judging
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40 points: Musicianship
30 points: Originality of material
20 points: Stage Presentation
10 points: Online Voting

Registration
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Registration starts from: 17 March 2010

Competition: 19/20 June 2010
Fee: $50

Email the following to info@soft.com.sg

Name of band:
About the band:
Email & mobile contact:
Name/Age/NRIC of each member:

Competition venue sponsored by Tanglin Music Club ( http://www.tanglinmusic.org )

Stick trick

2009-10-31T00:20:00.000-07:00

I'd always liked stick tricks like the Windmill and stuff. It just fancy stuff that you do when you're bored. Unless of course you do visual drumming like some marching bands.

Here's one really cool. The juggle roll by snarescience. This dude did a really good job explaining it. Gonna try it out.

Drumming injuries

2009-10-01T00:26:00.000-07:00

Hey guys. I'm back after a uber long break. Just to share important information by Dave Weckl to prevent fingers/wrists injuries. He's awesome.

I use feel pain in my finger bones until I realized I'd been using a wrong technique. This is especially important for starters planning on a intensive drum routine.

If you watched, watch again! Catch parts you missed as it contains lots of tips.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Keep practicing!

Drumline

2009-08-12T08:28:00.000-07:00

This is so cool. Check it out.

Calling all drummers!

2009-08-09T04:52:00.001-07:00

Hey dudes and dudettes. This post is for those who are interested in learning to play the drum without spending much money.

REQUIREMENTS

1) You need internet (this is stupid)

2) You need to have a pair of drum sticks. For starters, 5A drumsticks (basic pair) You can get them in music showrooms or anywhere. I like vic firth and it costs around $10 plus for a pair.

Introduction

I' have been playing drums for almost 3 years now since I was like 15. I learned drums from Yamaha ( a great deal from my drum teacher) for one and a half years which I later quit due to major examinations in high school. Now I play drums on my own.

My point is that it is possible to start drumming on your own but in some point in your drumming life you may need to consult some pros to speed the process up. Most importantly, drumming requires perseverance so don't give up.

Do you need a drum to play?

Not really. I start out playing on my pillows and bolsters. Just assign them accordingly. Like cushion for high toms, bolster for hi-hat. Blah blah. Some people air drum.

Of course, having a drumset will be better so do save up for one.

OKAY.

To the main part- Resources on net.

The following resources are totally free but of course they do advertise their products on their website. You don't have to buy anything to view these lessons. (They don't pay me anything but I'm just trying to help those who wants to have resources to start out) The good thing is that they don't spam me with offers or whatever.

1) Freedrumlessons.com This website is amazingly awesome and it's really great because they classify music into different genres like Rock, Funk, Jazz and Latin.They offer drum theory too. (View them because theory enables you to read scores and transcriptions to play your fav band grooves) They have playalongs too. I highly recommend this site to all (beginner, intermediate and advance)

Here's my suggestion. Start out with rock. (YAY!) This genre of music is mostly made up of straight beat. (Meaning there is little funny or odd kind of counting) So, it will be easier. Then, you can move on to others. Master all the rudiments! They are magical! (Trust me on this.) Latin is for advanced or intermediate players.

Click here to go to the drum archives

2)Jack Bennett. This dude help me lots! He gets my creativity going. There are monthly newletters which introduces new grooves that are cool. You can subscribe to it to gain access to the free lessons.

I can play drums

3) Youtube! Here are some videos which I think is useful.

I'm not trying to be mean but I think expertvillage are not helpful at all so you can skip them out.

Check out Vansdrumming. Some of his video lessons are great.

Click here for vansdrumming

Work your feets (Doubles on a single pedal/Bass drum techniques)

Double stroke accents (Ideas for solo)

Funky Hi-hat stuff (This is cool)

How to play Rodney Holmes groove (Advance)

Accent change (Japanese language so it will be kinda hard to understand but it's a good lesson)

Fun with paraddidles. (Rudiment) Groove-A-Diddles

Inspirational materials:

Check these channels out:

Deedlebag. This guy is really creative.

I thought this was cool.

Igor falecki. If this kid can do it, why not you?

Of course, there are legendary drummers such as Mike Portnoy, Steve Gadd and more, so do check them out too. There are certainly so much more materials to learn drumming so if you fish one or have some good lessons, please leave a comment to share with the rest. Keep drumming.

Peace out.